Test analyzing cells’ ability to fix different kinds of broken DNA could help doctors predict cancer risk.

The Broad Institute announced April 15 that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the first patent for an engineered CRISPR-Cas9 system that is enabling scientists to modify genes and better understand the biology of living cells and organisms. The institute applied for the patent in concert with the January 3, 2013 publication in Science (Cong, et al.) that described the use of the CRISPR enzyme, Cas9, for genome editing.

Some nanoparticles commonly added to consumer products can significantly damage DNA.

Neuroscientists identify a brain circuit that’s key to shifting our focus from one object to another.

Killian Award recipient Stephen Lippard describes his work on platinum-based chemotherapy agents

An advanced assay quickly illuminates bacteria for more rapid, accurate detection.

Chemists devise a new way to manufacture peptide drugs, which hold promise for treating many diseases.

Women, less-attractive men lag in the effort to find financial backing for startups

A new robotic fish can change direction almost as rapidly as a real fish.

New technique developed at MIT produces highly selective filter materials, could lead to more efficient desalination.